Respiratory Registered Nurse; RN Job New York City area,New York USA,Healthcare

Position: Respiratory Registered Nurse (RN)

Schedule

Weekends:
Saturday & Sunday

Respiratory Nurse (RN)

We are searching for a skilled Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist that has experience in a long term care or rehab setting to assist with our Respiratory Program. This can be a great side gig to help supplement your "Monday-Friday" if that is what you are looking for.

The role involves providing specialized care and treatment to patients with cardio-pulmonary, respiratory conditions neurological disorders and physical conditions that manifest into respiratory disorders over an extended period. Your primary responsibility would be to assess, provide diagnostic testing, develop treatment plans, and provide treatment to our residents.

Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides respiratory treatments which meet patient needs and uses current treatment knowledge in accordance with facilities clinical procedures.

Writes accurate, complete, and clear documentation in accordance with facility’s regulatory, licensing, payor, and accrediting requirements.

Consistently demonstrates facility interdisciplinary approach to patient care.

Contributes to professional development of self.

Aids in building and maintaining the facility’s reputation as the unparalleled respiratory therapy provider by contribution as a professional member of the staff.

Demonstrates safe working practices.

QUALIFICATIONS Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of the respiratory community.
Knowledge of respiratory disease and diseases that affect the respiratory system.
Ability to use respiratory therapy equipment.
Program development and implementation.
Management and administration of therapies as prescribed by a physician and according to the standard procedure.

Preferred experience with the following skilled interventions

Oxygen weaning therapy
Omni flow – Biofeedback
Group respiratory therapy
Standardized respiratory testing
Aerosol therapy
Incentive Spirometry
Chest physiotherapy
Deep breathing and coughing
Bronchial hygiene therapy
PEP therapy
OPEP therapy
Postal Drainage
Positioning
Oro/Naso‑pharyngeal suctioning
Airway clearance/management techniques
Trachea‑bronchial suctioning
Tracheostomy care
Spirometry Bedside Testing
CPAP/BIPAP
High‑Flow Oxygen
Cardiac Program
Pulmonary Program
6‑minute walk test
2‑minute walk test
Spirometry testing
Cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy preferred
Must possess and maintain a current license in the state of practice as required
Other education and experience may be considered.

Luxor at Mills Pond is an equal opportunity employer

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